Here’s a simple, comforting One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles recipe 🍗🍝—minimal cleanup, maximum flavor.
🐔🍝 One-Pan Chicken with Buttered Noodles
Tender chicken paired with perfectly cooked noodles in a buttery, savory sauce—all in one skillet or pan.
🧾 Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 6 oz egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- 3 tbsp butter
- Optional: fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for garnish
🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden (doesn’t need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and softened (2–3 minutes).
3. Cook the Noodles
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked noodles and stir.
- Return chicken to the pan, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes until noodles are tender and chicken is fully cooked.
4. Finish with Butter
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and creamy.
- Optional: garnish with parsley or Parmesan.
😋 Why This Works
- One pan = minimal cleanup
- Noodles cook directly in the broth, absorbing all the flavor
- Butter adds richness without overpowering the chicken
💡 Tips
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness
- For more flavor, add a splash of lemon juice or white wine
- Add vegetables like peas, carrots, or spinach for a complete meal
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I can also make a creamy garlic version or a healthy lighter buttered noodle version that’s still indulgent but lower in calories.
Do you want me to do that?
